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ORACLE OAKS FESTIVAL APRIL 22, 2017

The 3 Best Hikes Near Oracle, pages 6-7

MEET THE

GRAND MARSHALS

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Find Your Oracle Adventure, pages 8-9

ORACLE ADVENTURES

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Welcome to the 32nd Annual Oracle Oaks Festival “Oracle Adventures” Greetings ...

The Oaks Festival is one of Oracle’s finest, and longest-running traditions. It’s one special Saturday every spring when our community comes together to celebrate everything from our oak trees and landscapes to our diverse personalities and passions.

This year, it’s another classic event highlighting the many adventures we find in Oracle.

Start the morning with the Car Run followed by the Oaks parade. Have some breakfast at OCC – then browse the booths, munch a lunch, dance at the Cake Walk, check out the Silent Auction and take a chance on the “Taste of Oracle” raffle. Stroll our landscaped areas and discover nature-filled nooks and crannies.

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Oracle Oaks Festival Parade, Saturday, April 22 Parade Line up begins between 8:00-9:00am as follows: • 8 a.m. - Parade participants on hoof or foot (walkers and animals) line up at St Helen Catholic Church. Pre-judging is now at this spot before the parade as well as at Village Square. Motorized vehicles and floats line up at Village Square.

• This year there are CASH PRIZES for the parade winners!

• 9:30 a.m. – Spring Car Run begins.

• Right after the Car Run – OCC Oaks Parade begins. Length is 2.5 miles on paved American Ave. • Viewing – The entire parade including horses and walk-ins can be viewed from St. Helen Catholic Church to Mt. Lemmon Hwy just before the Post Office. However, Car Show, floats and other motorized parade entries can also be viewed starting from Village Square. See map for detail.

Get all application forms and further details on the OCC website at: www.oraclecommunitycenter.org

Parade Map Legend ••••• Car Show Route - - - - Parade Route A - (Village Square) Start of Car Show.

Pre-judging of motorized entries & floats.

B - (St. Helen’s Church) Start of Oaks Festival Parade and pre-judging of onfoot entries and horses.

C - Parade finish. Parade stops at Mt. Lemmon Hwy. (just before the post office)

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Oracle Oaks Festival Schedule of Events 7-10 a.m. ..............................OCC Breakfast Burros and Cinnamon Rolls & Sticky Buns inside Oracle Community Center (OCC).

7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. �����������������Silent Auction Review – come see and put your bid in on the items. Our famous “Taste of Oracle” raffle will be there as well! Winners announced between 2:30-3:00pm. You must be present to win.

9 a.m.-3 p.m..........................Oracle Public Library Book Sale (at the Library). Includes famous $3-per-bag sale from 2-3 p.m.

9:30 a.m. �����������������������������2017 Spring Car Run starts at the Village Square. Right after the Car Run, the 32nd Annual Oracle Oaks Festival Parade starting at St. Helen Catholic Church for horses or walk-ins and from Village Square for motorized entries. This year’s theme is “Oracle Adventures.”

Our 2017 Grand Marshals and the American Legion Riders will be starting off the Oaks parade. Cash prizes will be awarded to the parade winners.

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ................Various Arts & Crafts, Information & Food Booths located in the midway, in front of the OCC. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ................Kids’ Activities: Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Cake Walk, Kid’s Fun Van, OFD Kid’s Safety Van, and more – up near OCC. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. .......................Lunch inside OCC featuring chile burros and more.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.........................Cake Walk on the back porch of OCC. Yum! 2-3 p.m..................................Silent Auction winners selected inside OCC. You MUST be present to win!

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Go to www.oraclecommunitycenter.org and get entry forms.

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Exploring Oracle: The Three Best Hikes

By Sirena Dufault Copper Area News

turn left (north) onto Old Tiger Road. There is a small area for parking cars. Follow the directions above to drive the other car to the American Flag Trailhead to begin the hike. Marney at the Chalet Village Motel is a Trail Angel for AZT hikers and can be contacted in advance about shuttle services at (520) 904- 2122.

Begin hiking on the AZT by going through the sign that says The Arizona Trail, not the one that says Catalina Mountains. The trail goes past interesting boulder formations and crosses the Mount Lemmon Highway and Webb Road. Enjoy views of the San Pedro River Valley to the east and the Catalinas to the north. Reach the boundary of Oracle State Park at mile 2 and sign the register. Many of the people who hike the Arizona Trail adopt colorful “trail names” and in the spring or fall you might run into someone who is thru-hiking, or doing the whole trail at once.

The Arizona Trail through Oracle State Park is beautiful singletrack that passes several trail junctions before reaching the Kannally Windmill at mile 4.3. The windmill does not have any water but there is a bench for a rest or lunch stop.

After the windmill, new trail has recently been built that takes you up to a saddle before descending to a trail junction and powerlines at mile 6.0. Cross underneath Highway 77 in a culvert and arrive at your vehicle parked on the north side of the road at mile 7.0.

The town of Oracle is a Gateway Community for both the Arizona National Scenic Trail and Oracle State Park.

Located at at 4500 feet, temperatures in the grasslands, oaks and junipers are cooler than most of the Copper Corridor.

There are trails suitable for all levels of hikers from those looking for a casual stroll to a heart-pounding ascent up the north side of the Catalina Mountains. Here are three of the best: EASY Oracle State Park Nature Trail and Kannally Windmill Oracle State Park is now open seven days a week! New Park Manager Vince Micalleff is excited about having the park more accessible to the public and hopes to expand services to offer primitive camping on site in the future. In 2014, it was designated an International Dark Sky Park. To find out the schedule for guided hikes, bike rides, dark sky events and other interpretive programs, visit https://azstateparks.com/oracle. Their annual Open House event is from 1-9 pm on April 29th.

To reach the trailhead from Oracle, turn south at the eastern intersection of AZ 77 and East American Avenue, drive 1.5 miles on American Avenue, and then turn right onto Mount Lemmon Road. Continue 1.1 miles to Wildlife Drive and take that 1.0 miles to the Kannally Ranch House. Park entrance fees: $7/vehicle (1-4 adults); individual/bicycle: $3.

There are over 15 miles of trails in the park accessible to hikers, bikers and equestrians that can be used to make loops of varying difficulty. The Nature Loop Trail is an easy 1.2 mile hike. Park at the Kannally Ranch House and take the Nature Trail which is signed at the far end of the parking lot. The trail has benches for sitting and enjoying the views of the Catalina Mountains and the San Pedro River Valley. Interpretive signs describe the plants, animals, ecology and geology of the park and surrounding areas.

If you’d like to go for more mileage while on the Nature Loop, take the Wildlife Corridor Trail to the Kannally

A Mariposa Lily.

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The Kannally Windmill.

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Windmill on the Arizona Trail (3.8 miles round trip).

Other longer loops can include the Windy Ridge Trail Loop or the Granite Overlook Loop. See the park brochure or inquire at the ranch for more information.

Arizona Trail (AZT) American Flag Trailhead The medium and difficult hike use portions of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail from American Flag Trailhead. From Oracle, turn south at the eastern intersection of AZ 77 and East American Avenue, drive 1.5 miles on American Avenue, and then turn right onto Mount Lemmon Road. Continue 4.0 miles to American Flag Ranch Road, and turn right (west) to reach the trailheads on both sides of the road, including parking areas near the historic ranch. Established in 1880, the American Flag Ranch is believed to be the oldest existing Territorial post office in the state that is still standing.

MEDIUM Arizona Trail - Oracle Shuttle Hike 7 miles, 700 feet elevation gain This hike requires a car shuttle. Place one car at the Arizona Trail crossing at Highway 77 and Tiger Mine Road. From the east entrance to the town of Oracle, drive 0.8 miles east on AZ 77 to mile marker 105 and

Arizona Trailhead - Northbound Trail.

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An interpretive trail sign at the Oracle State Park.

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Hiking the Cody Trail.

Bill Bens | Submitted

Hikers take a break at the High Jinks Ranch.

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DIFFICULT Arizona Trail - Cody Trail/Oracle Ridge 6.4 miles/1000 feet elevation gain to Oracle Ridge Junction Begin at the American Flag Trailhead and hike on the AZT through the sign that says Arizona Trail - Santa Catalina Mountains Segment. The trail climbs up a hill and then descends into a wooded area with oaks and manzanita. After a short time in the wash, it crosses a road and switchbacks up the hill, passing boulder formations.

At 2.1 miles, an Arizona Trail sign that says 602 miles from Utah and 198 miles from Mexico marks the turnoff the High Jinks Ranch, a worthy side trip. Take the side trail 500 feet to see this historic ranch, once the gold claim of Buffalo Bill Cody. All are welcome to fill their water at the hose in the courtyard and take a look at the National Register of Historic Places plaque. If you’re lucky, one of the caretakers may be around to give a tour and tell more about the accommodations available onsite. To learn more about the High Jinks Ranch visit www.highjinksranch.net.

After a visit to the ranch, the AZT contours along the boulder-filled hillside and then resumes climbing toward Oracle Ridge. Reach the junction with Oracle Ridge Trail #1 at 3.2 miles and enjoy expansive views of the San Pedro Valley. This is a good point to turn around for most hikers.

However, if you’re in the mood for climbing, the Oracle Ridge Trail will take you a total of 13.2 miles all the way up the mountain to the Control Road at 7765 feet.

To learn more about the Arizona National Scenic Trail and its Gateway Communities, visit www.aztrail.org.

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Finding an adventure in Oracle;

Peppersauce was made known to the public in 1948 and has been featured in several publications, including National Geographic in 1951. It is a wet cave with water pretty much all year round. These lakes connect to an underground aquifer and the water can sometimes rise to partially flood the cave.

Up Mt. Lemmon Hwy. from Oracle and just before you reach Peppersauce Cave is the Peppersauce campground. It is a nice, relaxing, green campground to get away for a few days.

Heading south of Oracle, is S. Mt. Lemmon Rd. This road leads to Oracle State Park, the Triangle Y Ranch, the Arizona Zipline Adventure, Peppersauce Camp and Caves, and to Mt. Lemmon itself. It is a great road to take a 4x4 or offroading vehicle to Mt. Lemmon or ride some of the back roads.

Peppersauce is visited by over 23,000 people every year. To gain access to the main lake you have to climb down this ladder, one of the more exciting spots in the cave. For those who hunger for a little more excitement, near the "big room" the cave continues down much farther but you have to go through what is called the "rabbit hole", a narrow slit in the rock which you have to go through head first, and get partially submerged in water.

The Kannally Ranch House and gift shop, constructed between 1929-33, is a great place to take in the expansive views of the park. It may be reserved for group use and weddings.

A section of the National Scenic Arizona Trail, at 800 miles traverses the entire state, crosses through Oracle State Park.

Sign at the entrance to Oracle State Park.

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A Desert Marigold catches some of the days last rays of light from the setting sun.

In addition to hiking and equestrian use, the Oracle State Park features some great mountain biking trails.

Zachary Macdonald, who also works for the Arizona Trail Association, spends many hours cruising these trails on his mountain bike. In addition to enjoying the ride, he can also cover much more ground to scout which areas and trails could use a little T.L.C.

An historic windmill sits as one of the main landmarks of the park. It's a 4-mile round trip hike to this feature.

Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre nature preserve which boasts over 15 miles of trails for hiker, mountain biker and equestrian use. It is also distinguished as an International Dark Sky Park, meaning it is an exceptional location for viewing the night sky. It is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Formerly, the 77 arena, the Southern Arizona Equestrian Center is a full service boarding facility, and features lessons, clinics and performances.

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Oracle’s own Arizona Zipline Adventures

By John Hernandez Copper Area News

For the most adventurous, Arizona Zipline Adventures has a 1500-foot zipline.

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If you are looking for fun things to do around Oracle, Arizona Zipline Adventures is one place to go. Located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, they are Southern Arizona’s longest zipline eco tour and a central hub for the backside of Mt. Lemmon. The zipline eco tour consists of 5 ziplines ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 feet. They also offer activities for the kids, hiking trails, gold panning and team building activities for groups and organizations.

The Peppersauce Kitchen is open, serving fine food including wood fired pizza, tacos, burritos, and build a burger. Build a burger includes choice of American, habanero or smoked gouda cheese with added extras such

as bacon, grilled onion and an egg and free toppings on the counter. They also have the ¾ pound Adventure Burger which is stuffed with chef’s choice. French fries and zucchini fries are available. You can order the salad made with fresh greens from the garden and greenhouse located on the premises.

Breakfast is also offered and includes breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy. On Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., a breakfast buffet is served. You can eat inside or out on the patio which has a magnificent view of the Galiuro Mountains and the San Pedro Valley.

Peppersauce Kitchen is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Upcoming events include a Cornhole Tournament which will

feature food, live music, kids’ games and more. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017. There will be 36 teams. The entry fee is $30 with cash prizes: 1st Place $400, 2nd Place $300 and 3rd Place $200.

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Ragels named Oaks Festival Grand Marshals

By John Hernandez Copper Area News

Barbara and Dub Ragels are this year’s Oracle Oaks Festival Grand Marshals.

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Barbara and Delbert “Dub” Ragels have been chosen as the 2017 Grand Marshals for the Oracle Oaks Festival.

The Ragels have lived in the TriCommunity for more than 60 years.

Barbara came to San Manuel from Tucson in 1955. Her dad worked for the San Manuel Railroad. She is a member of the San Manuel High School Class of 1960.

Dub came to San Manuel from South Dakota in 1957 and went to work at Magma Copper as a pipefitter.

The couple met in 1958 and married that same year. And they have been happily married ever since (59 years and counting)!

Dub continued working at the mine until a strike shut down the mine in the 1970s. Needing to work, Dub got a job as a plumber.

He then quit Magma and started his own plumbing business, Dub’s Plumbing in Oracle. He had the building where Dub’s Plumbing & Supply is located in Oracle built in 1999.

Congratulations to the Ragels, long time Oracle residents and friends of the community.

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